PRICING
Landscape CLEANUP
Next-level attention to detail and familiarity with TX native plants, wildflowers, pruning techniques etc. You can set us loose in your garden.
Day rate at $500 (excluding major tree work, extensive power equipment use or special projects
Helper day rate at $300 (if applicable)
Haul-off 75-100 per load (depending on volume and type of debris, excludes use of trailer)
For materials purchase, a project management charge may apply
TREE TRIMMING (NON-AERIAL)
Ground based tree work (lower limbs and small trees ie: <30’ high)
Day rate at $650
Helper rate $300
Haul-off at $75-150 per load (the latter if our work results in a full, 10’ x 5’ trailer of material)
TREE PLANTING
Planting cost is the same as retail cost of tree, minimum $250
Delivery cost based on ZIP code ($75-100 Austin area)
Planting materials (mulch, amendments, extra soil) at cost
***the above applies to instances where the client has already selected a tree for purchase
***discount may be given for multiple treesGARDEN COACHING
2 hour visit during which advice/instruction on most facets of gardening in Austin given $250
During this time I can work with you/instruct you how do basic landscape maintenance
pruning, composting, planting, watering, sowing seeds, etc.
Follow-up email to answer any further questions requiring off-site research
If you would like me to perform the work prescribed, the prices from this schedule apply
LANDSCAPE DESIGN/INSTALL
(prices are approximate, meant to give a general idea and subject to change based on demand. 8/24/24)
1. Consultation cost for a new landscape install starts at $250 which includes:
Around 2hrs onsite with a seasoned Austin garden professional and ISA Certified Arborist® (TX-4532A)
ID of the vast majority of common landscape plants of Central Texas
Integrating tree management into a landscape plan
Discussion of water-optimizing earthworks options to capture and maximize rainfall
Real-time ideas that reference specific plants we can lookup together on our phones
Lots of things you hadn’t even realized about the garden pointed out to you
Advanced-level, botanical jargon used and explained when applicable
Which of your weeds you can eat
Why your grass/shrubs/trees etc are sick/dead and remediation options
Emailed summary of our visit and design cost estimate
2. Design is bid according to a day rate of $500. Typically a modest front yard design with minimal hardscape features will start at $1500-2000 incl. tax
Design package will Include:
Hand-drawn site plan illustrating locations of various elements
Outline of specific plants selected to thrive in each particular space
Elevation drawings, or renderings to confer layout
Reference photos from previous projects or design inspiration (when required)
Design minimum $1000
3. Install day rate of $500 for my labor and $300 each additional helper
Materials at retail cost (may incur delivery charge based on ZIP for larger items: trees, rocks, stone etc.)
Project MGMT and procurement cost/install prep @ day rate ($500)
Haul-away of materials cost is based on amount and type and can range from $75 (organic debris)-$250 (trailer-full of inorganic material/debris/trash)
AVERAGE COST for Comprehensive Landscape Install of entire property will typically cost about 10-15% of median value of similar property:
Example of comprehensive landscape install cost:
Home value $500,000
Comprehensive landscape install cost: around $50,000 for complete front and back yard, or
$25,000 Front yard, including:
Design
Moderate earthworks (berms, swales, dry creek, etc.)
Hardscape pathways
Boulders
Mid-size trees and shrubs, grasses, perennials etc.
A portion of a landscape install may be divided roughly along those terms, ie: 1/4 of a front yard at the above ballpark figure: $6500 or so + tax, (excluding design cost) and less if hardscape materials are not needed in large quantity.